S. Barkley, ACL N. Bosa, ACL S. Thomas, ACL M. Hooker, heel R. Mostert, knee P. Campbell, knee B. Linder, knee J. Garoppolo, ankle B. Perriman, ankle C. McCaffrey, ankle D. Lock, shoulder A. Barr, shoulder S. Shepard, toe C. Akers, rib D. Adams, hamstring B. Jones, groin
Before the season, and over the years, players and fans argued that the preseason was unnecessary and only raised the risk of injury to star players.
But it seems the lack of preseason has caused more damage. Granted there’s no sceintific proof that a lack of preseason is the root of this injury plague but it’s not a far stretch of the imagniation.
As much as players complain about preseason it should be noted how valuable those reps are. Slowly adjusting your body to game action seems to be a crucial part of recovering from the offseason. It also gives end of the roster guys an opportunity to show their skills before cut day.
It also should be noted that due to COVID the number of paded practices were limited. Another opportunity for players to get used to hitting and transitioning to the start of the season was gone.
That will change next season as a new collective barganing agreement was reached earler this year.
The Super Bowl will be won by the team with the best scouting department and medical staff.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan also had some words about the turf.
"That's as many knee injuries and people getting caught on the turf as I've ever been a part of. Our players talked about it, just how sticky the turf was."@49ers coach Kyle Shanahan not happy with the turf at MetLife Stadium
For starters the NFL field operations team will investigate the field conditions to confirm that it’s safe.
Will they find anything? Probably not.
MetLife is one of the newer stadiums in the NFL opening in 2010. This is also the first team that has complanied about the turf in the stadium. As of now it seems like the unluckiest day in NFL history.
Second Down
Atlanta..my goodness.
The Falcons had 39 points with zero turnovers in their loss against the Cowboys.
Entering today, teams were 440-0 when scoring 39 points with 0 turnovers since 1933, when team turnovers were first tracked, according to Elias. pic.twitter.com/LZdqzwQZyD
Let’s put it like this; if this were the stock market there would be A LOT OF BROKE PEOPLE RIGHT NOW.
The metaphorical cherry on top came in the fourth quarter. Dallas is within two and need an onside kick recovery to have a chance at winning.
Shot:
The Falcons had a 99.9% win probability according to ESPN metrics when the Cowboys started their possession training 39-30 with 2:57 left.
Entering Sunday, teams were 11-of-111 (9.9%) on onside kicks in the 4th quarter since the NFL changed the kickoff rules in 2018 pic.twitter.com/XhlwQLGAX8
It’s amazing the Dan Quinn was able to ride the team plane home.
You gotta feel for Matt Ryan a little on this one. He completed 66.7% of his passes for 273 yards and four touchdowns (something this fantasy owner appreciates).
The numbers are great but when things get tight this team just finds a way to crumble in historical fashion.
Falcons fans, why keep doing this to yourself? There are 31 other teams to pick from.
Do you enjoy pain?
Cowboys and Falcons fans bet on the game against each other 😂
In the grand scheme of things the Falcons were projected to place third in their division and miss the playoffs. They still have to play the Saints and Buccaneers twice, the Chiefs, Packers, and Chargers. Would winning the game really make a difference for their season? Probably not.
But losing it in this fashion sure as hell will.
Third Down
After week two there are eleven teams that are 0-2. Naturally that means it’s time to panic and fans are already looking for the new up-and-coming coach to turn their teams around.
Brian Flores, Miami Dolphins: Year two of a rebuild and just drafted a quarterback. He has AT LEAST three years before questions are raised.
Zac Taylor, Cincinnati Bengals: See Brian Flores
Matt Rhule, Carolina Panthers: See Brian Flores and Zac Taylor but it’s year one without a franchise quarterback. He has five years of wiggle room.
Seat 2: Medium Rare Steak Over Hot Coals
Bill O’Brien, Houston Texans: and 0-2 start to the Chiefs and Ravens isn’t anything to be ashamed about. Trading Clowney and Hopkins without getting a first round pick is.
Doug Pederson: Philadelphia Eagles: The Super Bowl win in 2017 is losing its shine. The offense is a mess and a reported power struggle with Wentz isn’t doing him any favors.
Vic Fangio, Denver Broncos: Losing Drew Lock for a few weeks and Von Miller for the year might be enough to save his job.
Seat 3: Adam Schefter Has the Tweet in His Drafts
Adam Gase, New York Jets: Siri, show us what Gase’s tenure has been like since arriving in New York.
Dan Quinn, Atlanta Falcons: Seriously, what does he have on ownership? How was he allowed on the plane after that loss?
Matt Patricia, Detroit Lions: Man can’t even clean up for a press conference. We should’ve known then.
Mike Zimmer, Minnesota Vikings: Just feels like it’s time.
Fourth Down
Pick time!
Last week ya mans was 11-5 which brings the season total to 22-10
You know the drill. Winners are in red.
Thursday Night Football
Miami @ Jacksonville
Sunday Games
San Francisco @ New York Giants
Washington @ Cleveland
Cincinnati @ Philadelphia
Las Vegas @ New England
Chicago @ Atlanta
Los Angeles Rams @ Buffalo
Houston @ Pittsburgh
Tennessee @ Minnesota
Carolina @ Los Angeles Chargers
New York Jets @ Indianapolis
Dallas @ Seattle
Detroit @ Arizona
Tampa Bay @ Denver
Sunday Night Football
Green Bay @ New Orleans
Monday Night Football
Kansas City @ Baltimore
Extra Points
WEAR YOUR DAMN MASKS
NFL fined three head coaches – – Denver’s Vic Fangio, Seattle’s Pete Carroll and SF’s Kyle Shanahan – $100,000 each for not wearing masks Sunday, and each of their teams another $250,000, sources told ESPN.
So that’s $1.05 million dollars in fines for not wearing masks.
More fines could be on the way for Monday night’s game after the NFL fined Pete Carroll, Kyle Shanahan and Vic Fangio $100,000 each and their teams $250,000 each for not wearing masks.https://t.co/UYhnc9HELb
We really let Cam Newton go to New England FOR THE MINIMUM?!
Some of the QBs who signed deals for more guaranteed money than Cam Newton this offseason:
Andy Dalton Blaine Gabbert Brett Hundley Colt McCoy Jeff Driskel Chase Daniel Marcus Mariota Case Keenum A.J. McCarron Chad Henne Matt Schaub Matt Barkley NATHAN PETERMAN
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